Accounting & Finance Manager (Patras)
Location: GR, I, Athens
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Function: Accounting/Auditing

Company profile:
Optimal Business Action was created in 2005 in order to provide high quality, personalized HR services to medium and large-cap companies operating in Greece, the Balkans and the Middle East. Seven years later we are present in Athens, Bucharest and Dubai, and several of these companies are on our client list, including most major banks, pharmaceuticals, hotel &amp; retail chains, and large IT firms. We are one of only nine HR firms in Greece operating under the Temping Permit issued by the Labor Ministry and among a very few which offer employee evaluations based on the combination of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and Rorschach tests. Amongst our advantages is our extensive candidate network, the use of industry-specialized recruiters, our technology tools – including candidate pre-recorded interviews, and our competitive, on-success, fee structure. Our subsidiaries: Creative HR which was created in 2010 in order to undertake human-capital intensive projects, HR department restructurings, and provide HR consulting services. iTechScope Recruitment which was created in 2011 and is the first international recruitment company in Greece specializing in sourcing and placing personnel for companies operating in the fields of Information Technology, Telecommunications, and Engineering. Optimal HR Middle East FZC which was created in 2013 and is the group’s entity in the UAE, providing our clients with Recruiting, Consulting, and Training products and services. Our partnerships: As of 2014, Optimal is the exclusive Gi Group (#URL_1458d4797348b1fe258e750e89ab66b11c9565a10abede82d761ce37c53395b6#) partner for Greece and the UAE, offering a vast array of products and services as well as sourcing access to candidates from 32 countries around the world. GI is one of the world's leading HR companies, providing services for the development of the labor market. It employs a staff of almost 2.500 people and its 2013 turnover approached $1.5 billion. We have an exclusive representation agreement with UK's APS (#URL_b40fd0caf83243a019915fa08fcf0afbb9f377d15194c88d4e4896e6848bbbbd#) for their on-line evaluation products, such as the TEIQue, Engagement Survey, and 360 Survey, and an exclusive collaboration with Chris Daffy (#URL_712f5a993f998f7aad7e3cc1b7d9c7d3eb17e8ffcace779065d1902e412e2c3d#) for his Customer Experience training programs. We also work with UK's Epigon Training &amp; Development (#URL_fe1f8ff39ad549be4c26f84c348c2d2dad85c84e6746f60140eb4392e652e543#) for NLP-based training seminars. Please contact us at: +30 210 32 59 350 GR &amp; +971 (0) 56 39 33 546 UAE or e-mail us at: #EMAIL_eb107d9d9176aa07bb1d808b882aacd15565df1b289ed0391e62d9bc7422d718# and #EMAIL_21116c53126810b34d578a02cb53ece4f520daa553e1b3ee91c614cc67d51c5d#

Job description:
Optimal Business Action, on behalf of a client is seeking to recruit an Accounting &amp; Finance Manager.Main ResponsibilitiesOrganizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reportsMonitor banking activities of the organizationEnsure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirementsCompile and analyze accounting information to prepare financial statements and to recommend or develop efficient use of  resources and proceduresMonitor the smooth operation of accounting procedures and coordinate the communication within the team to ensure that all  information is accessibleEnsure accurate pricing, inventory and payroll processesManage a team of four peopleEnsure all accounting and fiscal reporting deadlines are met and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities and accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and yearly end close processesParticipate in financial audit, prepare all information needed and oversee the whole processΕstablish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures

Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance (A’ class)5 years experience in a similar position  Knowledge in IFRSProven working experience in ERP SystemsExcellent knowledge of English languageExcellent knowledge of the tax system and labour legislation

Benefits:
Competitive remuneration packageFriendly and challenging working environment